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If you have a short film or sketch that you think is hilarious, then enter your work for our Comedy Shorts Award to be in with a chance of winning some life-changing support and mentoring from comedy professionals.
WHAT KIND OF FILM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
A 1- 6 minute film that can take the form of anything comical. It’s a great opportunity to show us your creative flair and have fun!
WHO CAN ENTER?
This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.
ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?
Yes – we require all films to be 6 minutes or under, to be entirely original dialogue, to not feature brand logos and most importantly, to only use music with the written consent of the performer and/or publisher either personally or via the PRS system https://www.prsformusic.com/ .
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MY FILM?
We will broadcast selected entries on our Funny Women YouTube channel and social media (so keep an eye out) and the top 10 finalists’ films will also hosted on a dedicated Funny Women Comedy Shorts Awards page on our website. We will also broadcast the final 3 entries as part of the grand final night.
HOW IS IT JUDGED?
Films are judged for production, concept, delivery/performance, creativity, writing and overall funniness. The top 10 films are then viewed by an independent judging panel of top television and film industry professionals who will choose one overall winner and two runners up. The final three will be invited to attend the grand final in London on the 23rd September.
WHAT CAN I WIN?
2021 Funny Women Awards Prizes
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Life Outside the Box
Paula Glenister
I’ve spent many years caring for my autistic son. Last year I watched a BBC television documentary with Christine McGuinness called Unmasking My Autism.
The programme charts Christine’s journey after she was diagnosed with autism. And that’s when I realised – there’s a reason why I get my son. And that’s because I’m autistic too.
Suddenly my whole childhood fell into place.
I contacted my GP, answered hundreds of questions on forms which too decided that I’m likely to be autistic and was referred to a specialist. This is the letter they sent me:
‘Dear Madmam ….. sorry Madam
‘We write with regards to your application for an autism assessment. We are sorry to say, that with the NHS waiting lists being what they are, it will be some time before it can be arranged. At the last count, we were working into the future – some 10 to 15 years.
‘If you are still living at the same address, and indeed are still living, we can assure you that we will be making every effort to offer you a speedy resolution, probably with one of our AI bots. In the meantime, try to relax and know that you are one of the few… now reaching into the millions, who view life from outside the box.
‘We have to say, that the list wouldn’t have been quite so long if some celebrity hadn’t gone and shared her story on television.
‘I mean, we were having enough trouble keeping up with the boys, then someone noticed that girls get autism too. Who knew? And we can’t even use the same criteria to assess them. After all, they’re girls aren’t they? They were always going to be more awkward.
‘And on top of that, the adults want in. Not just the men, but … women. Quite frankly, if you’ve made this far, what difference is it gonna make? Still, keep smiling, and remember to keep looking outside that box while you wait.’
This is my reply:
‘Dear Sir,
‘Thank you for your letter. I think.
I’ve just got one question: When do I get my box?’
Paula Glenister
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